Bias in the press, anyone?

The 'hospital wars' are still going on. But here's something new: The CEO of Crestwood is leaving in May for a job in Florida.

The Huntsville Times reports (link):
'Brad Jones, the fast-growing hospital's CEO since December 2001, said Monday that he is resigning to become vice president of operations for Health Management Associates Inc., a for-profit hospital chain based in Naples, Fla.'

Did you catch that? Mr. Jones is going to work for ANOTHER hospital... that makes money.

Here's my question to you: What difference does it make that the hospital where Mr. Jones will soon work is for-profit or not?

Here's the answer: NONE.

Even mentioning that the hospital is 'for-profit' adds NOTHING to the story... except to influence the reader that Mr. Jones only works for hospitals that turn a profit.

How many times have you ever heard about a coach leaving a team to go work for another team that's 'for profit?'

Bias, anyone?